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Lightened-Up Gumbo
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
Full of flavor and color, this gumbo tastes like the real deal, except for being lower in calories and fat. —Healthy Cooking TEST kitchen
Ingredients:
1/2 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces smoked turkey sausage, sliced
1 cup frozen sliced okra
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
3 cups cooked brown rice
Directions:
1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir flour for 6-7 minutes or until light brown in color. Immediately transfer to a small bowl; whisk in broth until smooth.
2. In the same skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir flour mixture; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3. Add the sausage, okra, bay leaves, Creole seasoning, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until okra is tender. Stir in shrimp and chicken. Cook and stir 5-6 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Discard bay leaves. Serve with rice. Yield: 6 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com